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South Simcoe police warn of investment scam making the rounds

South Simcoe police warn of investment scam making the rounds

Victims find out this type of fraud has occurred when they can't withdraw money they've 'invested'
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Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer delayed again

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer delayed again

Sgt. Bruce Gardiner returns to court July 3 for trial scheduling; documents allege officer threatened to release 'sensitive photographs' of complainant
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OPP neutralize 2 'active shooters' in mock exercise (6 photos)

OPP neutralize 2 'active shooters' in mock exercise (6 photos)

'We prepare for the worst possibility,' says Georgian College official; student says exercise was 'really eye opening' for all involved
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Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach facing 8 additional charges: police

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach facing 8 additional charges: police

Peel Regional Police said the 91-year-old founder of auto parts giant Magna has been arrested again
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Prohibited driver arrested after parking near police station

Prohibited driver arrested after parking near police station

Police check grocery store security camera to determine accused Barrie man drove to Sobeys near South Simcoe police's South Division station
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Collectible cards, cash stolen in smash-and-grab at local business

Collectible cards, cash stolen in smash-and-grab at local business

Incident happened Tuesday night in Barrie; police say estimate value of the stolen items is around $1,000
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Stop sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Stop sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Subaru driver charged with multiple counts after allegedly failing to stop at the Canal and Simcoe roads intersection Wednesday morning
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OPP looking into traffic stop by men impersonating police

OPP looking into traffic stop by men impersonating police

Incident happened Saturday night on 15th Sideroad in New Tecumseth; both males were allegedly wearing a blue vest with 'POLICE' on the front and back
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Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Police say items were stolen from numerous jurisdictions in Ontario
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New online reporting system launched by South Simcoe police

New online reporting system launched by South Simcoe police

The system is geared toward the reporting of non-emergency incidents
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